Health and Social Care - Access to Health Science (Blended)

The aims of the Access to HE Diploma (Health Science Professions) are:

• To introduce students to the fundamental knowledge base on which successful careers in health are built; and

• To provide students with study skills and support to explore options in higher education within the field of health sector.

This Diploma is aimed at a range of target groups, including people who are returning to education after being employed in similar sectors; people seeking qualifications to enable them to change their career path and students seeking a foundation in several subjects related to health before moving on to higher level study in the UK.

This course will cover units from the below subject areas:

• Biology

• Health

• Sociology

• Psychology

• Study Skills

Some potential assessment methods include:

• Case Studies

• Debate

• Essays

• Examinations (open or closed book)

• Experimental Reports

• Practical/Demonstrations

• Presentations

• Reflective log

• Reports

• Research Reports

• Roleplays/Simulations

• Viva examinations.

English – Level 2 Functional Skills, Grade C/4 GCSE

Mathematics – Level 2 Functional Skills, Grade C/4 GCSE

Science/Biology – Grade C/4 GCSE

Many Higher Education Institutions have the above Level 2 requirements in addition to Level 3 qualification requirements.

This diploma has been designed to offer progression into the following areas of higher-level study:

• Any nursing pathway (adult, paediatric, mental health etc)

• Midwifery courses

• Paramedic science

• Biology, chemistry or health science

• Psychology, child development

• Other careers allied to health (e.g. podiatry)

• General health qualifications (e.g. Health and Social Care, Health Science).

Admission to these progression routes is dependent upon the choice of units from those available.

Students should always check the entry requirements of the higher education course they intend to apply to before enrolling on an Access to HE Diploma.